Michal Migurski wrote: > I think it will be necessary to retain both lines and areas [..]
Maybe lines and areas each serve a different purpose : areas describe the physical layout of the world whereas lines describe navigation paths. So maybe the debate should be re-framed as whether OpenStreetMap wants to be a database limited to navigational uses or a physically correct map. Navigation is a "S.M.A.R.T" (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Tangible) goal whereas complete description of the physical layout of the world is a more abstract goal To make a workable model, there has to be a degree of abstraction. The question is to chose the right one... _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk